What does it mean to contend for the faith biblically? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains Jude 3 and the biblical call for Christians to stand firmly for the truth of the gospel with humility, courage, and love. In an age marked by doctrinal confusion and theological drift, believers are called neither to compromise nor to be quarrelsome, but to faithful obedience rooted in God's Word. This episode shows how contending for the faith begins with submission to Scripture, requires courage without combativeness, and is motivated by love for Christ and His church. Christians contend not to win arguments, but to guard the gospel and shepherd hearts toward Christ. Key Themes: The meaning of "the faith once for all delivered to the saints" Why contending for truth is necessary today Courage joined with gentleness Loving the church through doctrinal faithfulness Depending on God's preserving grace For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

How does a local church remain faithful to Christ in an age of confusion and compromise? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains from Titus 1:9 and Acts 20:28–31 how churches guard sound doctrine through biblical authority, faithful leadership, and loving discernment. This episode helps believers understand why doctrine matters, how the church protects the gospel, and what it looks like to stand firm in truth with grace and courage. For more biblical resources, visit: Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

How should Christians respond when someone they love is caught in deception or false teaching? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Scripture calls believers to help others return to truth with humility, patience, and Christlike love. Grounded in 2 Timothy 2:25 and Ephesians 4:15, this episode explores the biblical balance of conviction and compassion when addressing spiritual error. Christians are not called to respond with pride, harshness, or manipulation, but with faithful obedience to God's Word while trusting the Lord to grant repentance in His timing. In this episode, Dave discusses: • Why humility must shape biblical correction • Speaking truth clearly without compromise • Trusting God as the One who grants repentance • Loving patiently when change is slow • What restoration looks like according to Scripture Helping someone out of deception is an act of faith rooted in the gospel and sustained by Christlike love. 🔗 For more from Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

When deception touches someone we love, discernment becomes deeply personal. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses one of the most painful areas of Christian faithfulness: how to respond biblically when a spouse, child, friend, or fellow church member begins drifting from the truth of God's Word. Drawing from James 5:19–20 and Galatians 6:1, this message explains that Scripture calls believers to: • Recognize the spiritual seriousness of deception • Pursue restoration, not argument • Speak with gentleness and humility • Trust God with the outcome Faithful discernment is not harshness, and love is not silence. Christ calls us to hold truth and compassion together, trusting Him to restore wandering hearts. Stand firm in the Word. Love courageously. Speak truth patiently. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical difference between godly discernment and a critical spirit. Many Christians today hesitate to practice discernment because they fear appearing harsh or judgmental. Others excuse prideful criticism by calling it discernment. Scripture, however, makes a clear distinction. Drawing from Matthew 7:1–5 and Ephesians 4:29, this episode shows that: • Biblical discernment begins with submission to the Word of God • Discernment requires humility and self-examination • Discernment seeks edification and restoration • Discernment reflects the heart of Christ Biblical discernment is rooted in truth, humility, and love. A critical spirit flows from pride, self-righteousness, and careless judgment. Believers are called to stand firmly for truth without becoming harsh, prideful, or destructive. Truth without love becomes cruelty. Love without truth becomes compromise. Stand firm in the faith. Speak with grace. Follow Christ with clarity and conviction. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

How should Christians confront error without becoming harsh or prideful? In this Discernment Month episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how 2 Timothy 2:24–26 shapes a Christ-centered approach to correction. Biblical correction is necessary, but the manner of correction matters deeply. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Guard sound doctrine without quarrelsomeness Correct opponents with gentleness Trust God to bring repentance Pursue restoration rather than personal victory Truth and humility belong together. Faithful discernment is not harsh or prideful—it is clear, patient, and grounded in love for God and His truth. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Scripture calls believers to guard their minds in an age of constant information, social media influence, and spiritual noise. Anchored in Philippians 4:8 and 2 Corinthians 10:5, this episode shows that the mind is a spiritual battlefield and calls Christians to intentional discernment, biblical thinking, and obedience to Christ. In a world filled with competing voices, believers must be shaped not by noise, but by the truth of God's Word. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

We are living in an age where pressure to conform is constant—politically, socially, and spiritually. Every day, believers are being shaped by voices, values, assumptions, and narratives. The question is not whether culture influences us, but how—and whether we recognize it. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins answers: How do Christians resist being shaped by culture while still living faithfully in the world God has placed them in? Anchored in Romans 12:1–2 and Colossians 3:1–4, this episode explores: • What it means to not be conformed to this world • Why culture is never neutral • How the renewal of the mind happens • Why resistance must be faithful, not reactive • How devotion to Christ fuels discernment This is not a call to retreat from the world. It is a call to renewal through the Word of God. Christians resist cultural conformity not by fear, anger, or isolation—but by minds renewed through Scripture, hearts fixed on Christ, and lives lived under His lordship. Stand firm. Think biblically. Live faithfully. 🔗 For more from Contending for the Word Q&A: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing danger of syncretism—the blending of Christianity with secular ideas, cultural spirituality, pagan practices, and worldly philosophies. Drawing from 2 Kings 17:33–41 and Galatians 1:6–9, this episode explains why mixing truth with error corrupts the gospel and weakens the Church. Syncretism may appear spiritual or culturally relevant, but Scripture reveals it as compromise that distorts worship, creates another gospel, and leads believers into confusion. Christ does not share His glory. The gospel cannot be improved. Jesus plus anything is not the gospel. This episode calls believers to reject cultural blending, stand firm in biblical truth, and cling to Christ alone. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Samuel Farag examines the relationship between icon veneration, church authority, and salvation within Eastern Orthodox theology. By looking at the Seventh Ecumenical Council (Second Nicaea, AD 787), this episode explores whether icon veneration is treated as a required or salvific practice—and how those claims compare with the teaching of Scripture. Key topics include: • The Eastern Orthodox view of church authority and infallibility • The role of councils, tradition, and official decrees • The meaning and implications of "anathema" • Whether icon veneration is presented as necessary for salvation • A biblical response grounded in Mark 7:1–13 Scripture calls believers to test every teaching and to hold fast to the truth of God's Word alone. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/